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Ep 006: Make Me Famous with Shane Morris
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The guy who helped Travis Scott go viral breaks down the fame machine and modern influence warfare. What if your favorite artist got famous not because of talent, but because a guy in a mullet built a botnet in his basement? This week on MAD Warfare, Shane Morris (see: botnet guy) joins us to break down the brutal mechanics of fame, manipulation, and narrative warfare. Shane helped grow MySpace to a million users, engineered Travis Scott’s rise using fake followers and spicy charts, and now advises U.S. defense leaders on information warfare. From manufactured stardom to meme-driven...
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Spycraft for Smarter Decisions
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Drowning in data? Wondering what's REAL? Let alone what’s worth acting on? Well well well, YOU’RE IN LUCK, dear Mad Stans. Because today’s guest is none other than intelligence analysis trainer Jeremy Levin—here to show you how the pros separate signal from noise (and maybe save society while they’re at it). Come for the stories from real military and intel experiences (some are too secret to share 🐿️). Stay for the CRAAP test. Because why wouldn't you. Key topics: Information Overload: How the constant bombardment of data can feel overwhelming—and how to train...
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Dude Where's My Organoid? with Chris Acha
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If you could replicate your own brain, what would you have it do? And if everyone could do it (even your worst nemeses) ... what could POSSIBLY GO WRONG. Buckle up, because this is when "what if" turns into "what's next." In this episode, Chris Acha—our big brained tiny organoid maestro—takes us on a wild tour inside the fascinating world of brain organoids. From electrifying brain cells (yes, we mean literally shocking them) to teaching them to play pong, Chris takes us through the mind-blowing tech and science out there with a generous dash of humor. But its not just bio-spider...
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Unconventional Healing ft. Dr. Rebecca Nicholson
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Ready to have your mind blown? In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Nicholson turns the battlefield of conflict into a playground of transformation. She reveals how spiritual experiences can flip the script on warfare and mend our fractured human spirit, all while keeping things intriguingly unexpected. Get ready to uncover the secret sauce behind unconventional healing—diving deep into the hidden dynamics of moral injury, operator syndrome, and AI’s unexpected role in our ever-growing loneliness. Spicy! Key Topics Discussed: • Dr. Rebecca Nicholson’s groundbreaking work at the...
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Head Games with Al Snow
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If war, business, and politics are about influencing what people think and believe, then pro wrestling might be the greatest training ground of all. Legendary wrestler Al Snow joins us to talk about the art of working a crowd, selling a story, and getting in your head. Listener beware: Once you learn how the game is played, you’ll never watch a speech, debate or rally the same way again. ************ MAD Warfare™️ is hosted by narrative strategist Jocelyn Brady and cognitive neuroscientist Sean Anthony Guillory. Visit our website at for extra giggles. And...
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What is War? (Baby Don't Hurt Me)
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One of the weird things about war these days: ALL OF US are on the battlefield—even if we didn’t realize it. Didn’t sign up for this? We know. War is sneaky like that. But here you are, caught in the fight over what you think, believe and do. In this first episode of MAD Warfare, we fire our opening salvo of ideas on how to define war, why cognitive warfare is the new frontline, and why we probably need you (YES, you) and a lot of other experts from unexpected places to help the US win this thing. Hint: Not only will it be televised, it will be...
info_outlineReady to have your mind blown? In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Nicholson turns the battlefield of conflict into a playground of transformation. She reveals how spiritual experiences can flip the script on warfare and mend our fractured human spirit, all while keeping things intriguingly unexpected. Get ready to uncover the secret sauce behind unconventional healing—diving deep into the hidden dynamics of moral injury, operator syndrome, and AI’s unexpected role in our ever-growing loneliness. Spicy!
Key Topics Discussed:
• Dr. Rebecca Nicholson’s groundbreaking work at the crossroads of spirituality and conflict.
• How spiritual experiences can alter the psyche of military personnel and reshape traditional warfare narratives.
• The rise of AI in human relationships and its impact on loneliness and grief.
• Exploring moral injury and operator syndrome as catalysts for change.
• The power of communication and empathy in resolving deep-seated conflicts.
• Unconventional healing methods—including spiritual communication—as a remedy for existential crises.
• Embracing diverse cultural practices in the journey toward reconciliation and healing.
Cool Quotes:
• “In unconventional warfare, you need unconventional healing.”
• “Ignore the spiritual dimension at your own peril.”
Resources and Links:
• Dr. Rebecca Nicholson's podcast episode on Arms Dealers, Ancestors,
and Trauma Healing: The Traditional Liberian Mourning Feast:
https://theconflictdoctor.buzzsprout.com/1825605/episodes/11307793-arms-dealers-ancestors-and-trauma-healing-the-traditional-liberian-mourning-feast
• Operator Syndrome by Chris Frueh:
https://chrisfrueh.com/operator-syndrome/
• What online offline convergence means for the future of conflict by Sean Guillory:
https://information-professionals.org/what-online-offline-convergence-means-for-the-future-of-conflict/
• The cognitive domain is where ghosts are real by Sean Guillory:
https://information-professionals.org/the-cognitive-domain-is-where-ghosts-are-real/
• Contact Information: [email protected]
Follow Dr. Rebecca Nicholson:
• Dr. Rebecca Nicholson’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TheConflictDoctor
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MAD Warfare™️ is hosted by narrative strategist Jocelyn Brady and cognitive neuroscientist Sean Anthony Guillory. Produced by Amine el Filali and recorded by Trent Denson. Visit our website at madwarfare.com for extra giggles. And send your wishes, weird ideas, dream guests, and sponsorship inquiries to [email protected]
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